The Latest Breaking News from Dan Cregan

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism is now a cabinet-level portfolio in one Australian state after a ministerial reshuffle triggered by an independent politician's resignation.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Terramin bid to reopen goldmine next to Bird in Hand winery in Adelaide Hills rejected

A bid to develop a goldmine beneath an Adelaide Hills winery is rejected by the South Australia government.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

SES urges private owners to check their dams as Echunga flood risk over

There are about 30,000 privately owned dams in South Australia, with 20,000 of those in the Adelaide Hills — including the Echunga dam that caused residents of the town to be evacuated.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman calls parliamentary inquiry a 'witch-hunt' after ombudsman clears her of conflict of interest

South Australia's former deputy premier tells state parliament last year's parliamentary inquiry into her was a "witch-hunt" that amounted to "nothing more than a kangaroo court".

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Chapman cleared of conflict claims

The South Australian ombudsman has cleared former deputy premier Vickie Chapman of any conflict of interest over refusing a port proposal on Kangaroo Island.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Bold agenda outlined for new SA parliament

The South Australian parliament has sat for the first time since Labor's election win in March, with the state's governor outlining its legislative agenda.

AAP · May 2, 2022

SA MPs to miss parly opening with COVID-19

A swag of MPs are set to miss the opening of the South Australian parliament on Tuesday after contracting COVID-19.

AAP · May 2, 2022

Vickie Chapman's decision to quit SA parliament triggers further turmoil, as earlier by-election looms

Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman hits back at a move to force her to quit politics sooner than she expected, saying she has "not resigned" but only "given notice" of her intention to do so.

ABC News · May 1, 2022

Cregan set to continue as SA parly speaker

South Australia's speaker in the previous parliament, independent Dan Cregan, is expected to continue in the role under the new Labor government.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

David Speirs extends olive branch to former Liberal MPs, as Bragg voters prepare for third election

South Australia's new Opposition Leader leaves open the possibility of luring MPs facing corruption charges back to the Liberal fold, as the party faces the challenge of having to retain a blue-ribbon seat at a by-election triggered by the former deputy premier.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022